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title: "RSE Network Conference - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddbe47b6-4534-4ec5-bae2-bf292daf449e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2018-04-16"
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# RSE Network Conference - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddbe47b6-4534-4ec5-bae2-bf292daf449e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Southampton, which has awarded a contract for the RSE Network Conference, classified under hotel meeting and conference services. The contract, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, primarily targets a venue with proven experience in hosting professional conferences. The award was published on 16th April 2018, following a tender period that ended on 31st January 2018. The delivery location for this conference is within easy public transport reach of Birmingham and London, with the contract period spanning from 5th March 2018 to 4th March 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the event management and conference services sector. Companies capable of providing well-established conference venues or event planning services would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, particularly those that can demonstrate their ability to cater to international delegates and handle sponsorships from large organisations. The involvement of prominent sponsors in previous conferences illustrates the potential for business growth and networking within this field.

## Notice

The University of Southampton is home to the Research Software Engineer Network (RSEN), which is funded via the EPSRC. The RSEN was formed in January 2016 to support Research Software Engineer activities in the UK. Thanks to this network grant and the work of the Software Sustainability Institute, the UK has led the world in recognising the importance of Research Software Engineering. The University of Southampton along with the RSEN have jointly delivered two successful conferences in 2016 and 2017 with just over 200 delegates attending at each conference. The conference has built an international reputation with sponsors and delegates attending from 14 different countries. The past conferences have attracted sponsorship from Microsoft, Intel, CANARIE, Nvidia, Lenovo, the University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton and the STFC. The conference venue should have a proven track record in hosting successful, professional conferences. It should assist in further cementing the UK's position as the global champion of RSEs. The location of the conference should be reachable by reliable public transport within easy reach of Birmingham and London.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4bab68-0f30-4516-b09f-72658ba0dae3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,401 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STA TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2018 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4bab68-0f30-4516-b09f-72658ba0dae3
- 16 Apr 2018 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4bab68-0f30-4516-b09f-72658ba0dae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4bab68-0f30-4516-b09f-72658ba0dae3
  16th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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